Saddleback College Explained

Saddleback College
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Former Name:Saddleback Junior College
Motto:Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered.
Type:Public community college
Parent:SOCCCD
President:Dr. Elliot Stern
Students:25,879[1]
City:Mission Viejo
State:California
Country:United States
Coordinates:33.5525°N -117.6667°W
Campus:Suburban
200acres
Colors:Cardinal and Gold
Nickname:Bobcats

Saddleback College is a public community college in Mission Viejo, California. It is part of the California Community College system and awards over 300 associate degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. Established in 1968, Saddleback is the oldest and southernmost institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College is named for the saddle between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest.

Academics

Saddleback College is the largest member of the South Orange County Community College District. The college awards associate degrees (A.A., A.S) and academic certificates in over 100 areas of study. Not-for-credit Community Education classes are also available through Saddleback College.[2]

Saddleback College provides a Veterans Education Transition Services (VETS) Center. The program is devoted to helping veterans transition from combat to the classroom. VETS supports transitioning combat veterans through an extensive network of care givers in the civilian community, government, and non-profit organizations.[3]

Accreditation

Saddleback College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The associate degree nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the paramedic program is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs.[4]

Campus and surroundings

Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.

A notable site on the campus is the Saddleback College Veterans Memorial, which was officially completed in 2010. A dedication ceremony was held on April 29, 2010, and was attended by representatives for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, lawmakers, active and former members of the armed services, college students and staff.[5] This memorial stands as a symbol of sacrifice, freedom and honor on the Saddleback Campus.

An on-campus bus terminal/transfer point for the Orange County Transportation Authority[6] 85,[7] 91,[8] and MV Shuttle 182[9] is located on the north end of campus.

Student life

The campus is populated with many student clubs and organizations. The Associated Student Government (ASG) plans, organizes, promotes, sponsors and finances a comprehensive program of activities and services for all Saddleback College students. ASG is made up of three branches which are Inter-Club Council, the Associated Student Senate, Events Cabinet.[10] The Inter-Club Council manages various college clubs that have included the Model United Nations, the Chicano Latino Studies Student Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, Class Action, Students for a Free Tibet, Wilderness Adventure Club, and the Anime Club.[11]

Athletics

Saddleback College is home to 19 intercollegiate athletic teams.[12]

Media

In addition to training Saddleback College's Communication Arts students, KSBR has received the Associated Press "Instant News" citation, AP's Certificate of Excellence for overall coverage, and is the only California station to be a four-time winner of the American Heart Association's C. Everett Koop, M.D. award.

Saddleback College Cable Television serves cable subscribers with educational and school based programming from all of Saddleback's public and private educational institutions.[16]

Notable people

Alumni

Faculty

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart. Datamart.cccco.edu. 25 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Community Education. Janet. Miller. 8 February 2013. Saddleback.edu. 25 January 2018.
  3. Web site: VETS Program Homepage. Brooke. Sauter. 10 October 2013. Saddleback.edu. 25 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Archived copy . 2013-05-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130308152113/http://www.saddleback.edu/media/pdf/FastFacts.pdf . 2013-03-08 .
  5. Web site: Veterans Memorial dedicated at college. 30 April 2010. Ocregister.com. 25 January 2018.
  6. http://www.octa.net/eBusBook/RoutePDF/.pdf
  7. Web site: 85 Mission Viejo to Laguna Niguel. Octa.net. 25 January 2018.
  8. Web site: 91 Laguna Hills to San Clemente. Octa.net. 25 January 2018.
  9. Web site: Archived copy . 2012-11-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130907121459/http://octa.net/ebusbook/RoutePDF/route191.pdf . 2013-09-07 .
  10. Web site: Associated Student Government (ASG). Saddleback.edu. 25 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Associated Student Government (ASG). Saddleback.edu. 25 January 2018.
  12. Web site: Saddleback Athletics Home. Saddleback College Athletics. 25 January 2018.
  13. Web site: Lariat - About Us . 2010-04-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100430114136/http://www.lariatnews.com/about-us . 2010-04-30 .
  14. Web site: KSBR . Ksbr.net. 25 January 2018.
  15. Web site: KSBR Information . 2010-04-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100306144532/http://www.ksbr.net/gi_ksbr.html . 2010-03-06 .
  16. Web site: Saddleback College. Ch39.saddleback.edu. 25 January 2018.

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